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THE NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER “A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing’s turret and dials up a battle scene to rival the peak moments of Fury.” —The Wall Street Journal From the author of the international bestseller A Higher Call comes the riveting World War II story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy. When Clarence Smoyer is assigned to the gunner’s seat of his Sherman tank, his crewmates discover that the gentle giant from Pennsylvania has a h...
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The tanks were in place, and the soldiers began to prepare for the ambush. The soldiers were spread out in a half-moon formation with 20 yards between each tank. #2 The 3rd Armored Division was behind enemy lines, and their mission was to guard the road. They were to let nothing pass. The men were exhausted, and the Spearhead Division was earning its nom de guerre: the Third Armored. #3 The tank commander, Clarence, dropped into the turret and lowered the split hatch covers, leaving just a crack for air. He slumped into his seat behind Paul, his boyish face still creased by the impression of his goggles. #4 Around two A. M. , the distinctive slap of tank tracks arose from the distant rumble. The sound was unmistakable. Three tanks clanked past the blacked-out Shermans and kept going, and Clarence began to breathe again. But one of the tanks let off the gas, and began turning and squeaking, as if its tracks were in need of oil.
“Dr. Relf turns a breadth of knowledge into an intricate novel.” (DP Review) “Brisk and entertaining, Thoughts of Empire brings to life a high stakes world filled with lethal threats, geopolitical conspiracies, and boardroom scheming.” (Foreward Reviews) As a public speaker, Cameron Ash, “Cash,” advocates a controversial foreign policy that should be read by the American President. Angered by the speech, a Middle Eastern government sends an assassin after Cash. After the recent loss of his wife and children in a mysterious plane crash, Cash takes over as president of Lone Pine Technologies in Colorado. He cleans house, uncovers accounting fraud, and grows the company through acqu...
The lives of four unlikely friends intersect on the backstreets of New Orleans. Living amid poverty and violence, these fragile heroes of the American underclass redefine our notions of family, redemption, and love.
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Compressed air systems are the third most important utility to industry and are commonly the most misunderstood. Written to appeal to operators, mechanics and junior engineers, this manual is designed to provide a solid understanding of common compression systems and operations techniques. Using this book, the users learn tips and techniques for: creating a baseline of system performance, determining the impact of different compressors and compressor control types for the job at hand, and learning basic approaches to general maintenance.
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